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Michigan test positive for bovine tuberculosis
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Recently, a white-tailed deer in Michigan has tested positive for bovine tuberculosis (TB), a bacterial disease that attacks the respiratory system. This disease is extremely rare in wild deer, although it was historically common in cattle. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), prior to 1994, there were only eight confirmed cases of bovine tuberculosis in white-tailed deer and mule deer in North America. Until now.
The deer whose test was positive was in Alcona County. According to the Associated Press, because of this positive detection of bovine tuberculosis, the MDNR has described parts of Iosco and Ogemaw counties in the northern peninsula of Michigan as "high-risk areas" for this disease. In fact, because of this recently confirmed case, all herds of cattle and bison within 15 miles must now be tested for the disease within six months. An information meeting will be held for herd owners on May 2nd at the Rose Township Hall Hotel in Ogemaw County. According to the MDNR, bovine tuberculosis has already been detected in white-tailed deer, elk, black bear, bobcat, coyote, opossum, raccoon and red fox.
Stay tuned for goHUNT for more information.
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